to the nth POWER

by Michelle Fetalvero

        Photo from Google Images

for the nth time -

I wrong before your eyes

Your hand

holds mine,

tighter--- firmer.

for the nth time -

I turn my back on You

Your arms

wrap me still,

more gently --- more kindly

for the nth time -

I throw harsh words on You

Your heart 

welcomes me freely,

sweeter --- warmer

for the nth time -

I walk away from You

Your feet

consistently follow me,

more patiently --- more lovingly 

And this,

for the nth time ---

I tell You

Thank You --- 

For never forsaking me,

I will always love You.

Because My Soul Steps in Quicksand

By Michelle Fetalvero

    Photo from Google Images

afloat ---

     my feelings ---

                in this pit.

                         my pride - beaten              

                                     you whip hard

                             etching letters of pain  

                    into my inner core

          you --- stay fixed

and i captive ---                

          of your spell -

                    faintly, I draw hope -

                           slush covering my toes

                                    my Sunshine, I...

                                             need You!